Regions
What region is a massive rocky area?
Canadian Shield
Most issues have been resolved through...
Peaceful compromise
What was the name of the Act that allowed French laws and religious freedom?
What type of government system does Canada have?
Federal System
Where is the population density the highest?
Near the U.S. border
The Great Plains of the U.S. are comparable to which region?
Interior Plains
When the Europeans traded with the Native groups, they traded wool and metal goods in exchange for...
Furs
For those remained loyal to Britain, how did they react when America gained their independence?
They fled to Canada
What type of economic system does Canada have?
Free enterprise
What is a constitutional monarchy?
When the king or queen's powers are limited by the constitution
What region contains a portion of the Rocky Mountains?
Canadian Cordillera
What was a similarity of the First Nations groups?
Their lifestyles
The United States is considered a melting pot. What is Canada described as?
Cultural Mosaic
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Describe what a plural society is.
People of various backgrounds are encouraged to maintain their own identities
In which region can permafrost be found?
Arctic Archipelago
When the Europeans traveled across the sea, they were in search for what route?
Northwest Passage
What are the two official languages of Canada?
French and English
Who are the three people included in the executive branch?
Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister, Cabinet
Western Canada